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People Strategy Forum

People Strategy Forum

By: Sam Reeve
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Every great leader inspires, motivates and rewards their people for performance.

Welcome to the People Strategy Forum podcast, a show that guides leaders to elevate the workforce.

People are at the heart of successful organizations. Team members’ well-being and career development are essential. This show discusses practical and effective leadership strategies for top executives, senior professionals, and talent managers.

Aligning employer and employee objectives is a must. Every team member needs to feel fulfilled and satisfied in order to be fully productive and accountable. This show helps leaders create an engaged workforce that is happily accomplishing daily responsibilities and committed to the organization’s future success. Episodes focus on innovative and integrated talent management tools, including employee recognition, compensation, and development, as well as strategies for building a healthy workplace culture and improving the workforce experience.

On a deeper level, the podcast centers around attracting, growing and retaining top talent. It addresses employee motivation, communication, performance, productivity and the genuine human connections that are essential for every successful organization. Each team member brings their own unique strengths, talents, interests, and passions. By touching on these personal areas, leaders create an environment where employees perform at their best.

Sam Reeve, Howard Nizewitz, and Sumit Singla host the podcast.

Sam has 20-years of diverse compensation experience at leading firms. His time at Barclays, BlackRock, and Automatic Data Processing (ADP) allowed him to see companies evolve from the startup phase to rapidly growing to mature organizations

Sumit has over 15 years of talent management practice across different sectors. His expertise in organizational framework, design thinking, performance management, and business storytelling is unparalleled. He is a favorite speaker at talent management conferences and events across the country.

With these three forward-thinking, passionate people professionals at the helm of the podcast, talent-centric organizations can find relevant and helpful advice.

Special guest co-hosts thought-leaders impart essential tips for making every workplace inspiring and rewarding. Beyond theoretical ideas, these experts share experiences as business leaders that shed light on overcoming challenges and celebrating wins.

Even with generous budgets and advanced tools, having the right team in place is crucial to achieving goals and succeeding. By putting effective programs in place, leaders can expect deeper connections that result in healthy working relationships that spell success across the organization.

Join Sam Reeve, Howard Nizewitz, and Sumit Singla on the People Strategy Forum podcast and learn the keys to elevating the workforce.

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Episodes
  • Jason Carroll - Resumes Are Garbage: Why Behavioral Fit Is the Future of Hiring

    Jason Carroll - Resumes Are Garbage: Why Behavioral Fit Is the Future of Hiring
    Apr 6 2026

    What if your retention problem isn’t happening after employees join but before they even start?

    In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with Jason Carroll, Founder of Optiv Index, about why traditional hiring methods are failing and how AI-driven behavioral intelligence is reshaping how organizations identify, engage, and retain top talent.

    Resumes have long been the foundation of hiring decisions. But in today’s environment, they’ve become an unreliable signal of performance, potential, and long-term fit. As AI accelerates hiring processes, leaders are being forced to rethink how they evaluate talent beyond skills and experience alone.

    Jason shares how behavioral data, combined with AI, can help organizations understand how people think, work, and collaborate — creating better alignment between individuals, roles, and teams.

    If you’re seeing high turnover, misalignment, or hiring decisions that don’t translate into performance, this conversation offers a new way to approach talent strategy.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Why resumes are no longer a reliable predictor of performance
    • How poor hiring decisions drive the majority of employee turnover
    • The concept of “right people, right seats” and why it matters
    • How behavioral assessments reveal how people think, decide, and collaborate
    • The role of AI in coaching leaders and improving team dynamics
    • Why behavioral intelligence extends beyond hiring into leadership and culture
    • How to use AI responsibly without replacing human judgment
    • The importance of maintaining the human element in an AI-driven workplace

    Key takeaway

    Retention is not just a compensation issue.

    It’s a hiring and alignment issue.

    When organizations better understand how people operate, not just what they’ve done, they create stronger teams, better leadership, and more sustainable performance.

    Watch more People/AI Strategy Forum episodes!

    Subscribe to the People/AI Strategy Forum for weekly conversations with leaders and experts exploring people strategy, leadership, AI, and the future of work.

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    About the People/AI Strategy Forum
    The People/AI Strategy Forum explores how leaders navigate the intersection of people strategy, leadership, and artificial intelligence. Hosted by Sam Reeve, Founder & CEO of CompTeam, the Forum features conversations with executives, practitioners, and experts shaping the future of work.

    Learn more about CompTeam and the People/AI Strategy Forum at compteam.net.
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    29 mins
  • Andrew Oxley - Leading With Edge In The AI Race: Are You Leading Or Being Edged Out?

    Andrew Oxley - Leading With Edge In The AI Race: Are You Leading Or Being Edged Out?
    Mar 26 2026

    What if staying relevant in the age of AI isn’t about working harder but about working at a different level?

    In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with Andrew Oxley about what it means to lead with edge in a world where AI is rapidly redefining performance, decision-making, and competitive advantage.

    As automation accelerates and tools multiply, many leaders are overwhelmed by options but under-equipped with strategy. Andrew challenges this directly, reframing AI not as a shortcut for productivity but as a tool for deeper thinking, sharper decisions, and stronger leadership.

    If you’re questioning whether your organization is truly adapting—or just reacting—this conversation offers a practical way to rethink your approach.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • What “leading with edge” actually means in the AI era
    • Why leaders risk being “edged out” if they rely only on activity, not impact
    • How to use AI as a thought partner instead of a crutch
    • A practical framework for challenging strategic thinking using AI
    • Why most leadership teams lack alignment on where they are vs. where they’re going
    • How to identify blind spots in strategy using AI-driven questioning
    • The danger of over-relying on efficiency at the expense of effectiveness
    • Why human connection still determines long-term performance, even in an AI-driven world

    Key takeaway

    AI will not replace leadership.

    But it will expose leaders who are operating without clarity, focus, and strategic edge.

    The leaders who succeed will be the ones who combine technology with sharper thinking, stronger prioritization, and intentional decision-making.

    Watch more People/AI Strategy Forum episodes!

    Subscribe to the People/AI Strategy Forum for weekly conversations with leaders and experts exploring people strategy, leadership, AI, and the future of work.

    YouTube:
    / @peoplestrategyforumpowered5106

    Follow the podcast:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2571923

    Podcast website:
    https://compteam.net/podcast/

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    If you enjoyed this episode, follow the People/AI Strategy Forum on your preferred podcast platform and join the conversation!

    About the People/AI Strategy Forum
    The People/AI Strategy Forum explores how leaders navigate the intersection of people strategy, leadership, and artificial intelligence. Hosted by Sam Reeve, Founder & CEO of CompTeam, the Forum features conversations with executives, practitioners, and experts shaping the future of work.

    Learn more about CompTeam and the People/AI Strategy Forum at compteam.net.
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    38 mins
  • Will Watrous - Why Accountability Is Breaking Down

    Will Watrous - Why Accountability Is Breaking Down
    Mar 12 2026

    Why Accountability Is Breaking Down | Will Watrous | People/AI Strategy Forum

    What if accountability isn’t breaking down because people care less — but because leadership systems are less clear?

    In this episode of the People/AI Strategy Forum, Sam Reeve speaks with Will Watrous, Professional EOS Implementer, about why accountability often deteriorates inside organizations and how leaders can rebuild it without damaging trust.

    Accountability problems rarely start with employee motivation. More often, they emerge from unclear expectations, weak leadership systems, inconsistent communication, or organizational structures that no longer support performance.

    Will shares practical insights from helping leadership teams implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and explains why accountability is not something leaders enforce — it’s something strong leadership and management systems create.

    If you're sensing missed commitments, drifting performance, or managers avoiding difficult conversations, this conversation offers a clear framework for rebuilding accountability the right way.

    In this episode we discuss:
    • Why missed goals and broken commitments are usually symptoms, not root problems
    • The role trust plays in building accountability inside teams
    • Patrick Lencioni’s framework for trust, conflict, commitment, and accountability
    • The EOS LMA formula: Leadership + Management = Accountability
    • How accountability charts create clarity across organizations
    • Why rebuilding accountability requires structure, not pressure
    • The role leaders must play in creating systems that reinforce accountability
    • How AI should support leadership decisions — not replace them

    Key takeaway:
    Accountability isn't about creating harsher cultures.
    It's about creating clearer leadership systems.
    When expectations are clear, communication is consistent, and roles are defined, accountability becomes a natural outcome of how teams operate.

    Watch more People/AI Strategy Forum episodes!

    Subscribe to the People/AI Strategy Forum for weekly conversations with leaders and experts exploring people strategy, leadership, AI, and the future of work.

    YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYNJ2BngltSxGsUGWeoYxbA

    Follow the podcast:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2571923/follow

    Podcast website:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2571923

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    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-strategy-forum/id1596987159

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    CompTeam podcast page:
    https://compteam.net/podcast/

    About CompTeam:
    The People/AI Strategy Forum is powered by CompTeam, a consulting firm that helps organizations design people-centered compensation and workforce strategies that attract and retain top talent.

    Learn more:
    https://compteam.net/

    Follow CompTeam on LinkedIn:
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    Connect with Sam Reeve:

    LinkedIn
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/samreeve/

    Book: The Workforce Experience
    https://www.amazon.com/Workforce-Experience-Framework-Creating-People/dp/1950880036

    Guest:
    Will Watrous
    Professional EOS Implementer helping leadership teams cr

    If you enjoyed this episode, follow the People/AI Strategy Forum on your preferred podcast platform and join the conversation!

    About the People/AI Strategy Forum
    The People/AI Strategy Forum explores how leaders navigate the intersection of people strategy, leadership, and artificial intelligence. Hosted by Sam Reeve, Founder & CEO of CompTeam, the Forum features conversations with executives, practitioners, and experts shaping the future of work.

    Learn more about CompTeam and the People/AI Strategy Forum at compteam.net.
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    37 mins
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